retained

Example Sentences

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Other men who have made colossal errors have retained their posts.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

He has been retained as captain despite the 4-1 Ashes loss, while coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key have also been kept on in their roles.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Indian tribes retained the right to conduct Nevada-style casinos on reservations in 2000, a form of gambling that is otherwise prohibited through the state’s Constitution.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

However, most states don’t have guardrails to limit how long biometric data is retained, what it’s used for and who businesses can disclose it to.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

His mom and dad wheeled the chair downstairs with Gus still in it, bouncing down crazily in a way that would have been dangerous if danger retained its relevance, and then they left us alone.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green